In Egypt, crowds of protesters gathered outside the presidential palace following overnight clashes between President Morsi's supporters and opponents of his draft constitution and newly decreed powers. The fighting reportedly left seven dead and more than 600 injured. Independent Television…
News Wrap: U.S. Denies Iranian Claim of Seizing American Surveillance Drone…
In other news Friday, thousands of Egyptians took to Tahir Square protesting President Mohammed Morsi's actions in claiming sweeping, unchecked powers, as well as a draft of a new constitution which was approved by an Islamist-led Assembly that doesn't ensure…
When elected in June, Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi was a symbol of the change from dictatorship to burgeoning democracy. But as Morsi granted himself sweeping powers he deemed necessary to prevent old regime figures from halting progress, Egyptians didn't stand…
The Pakistani government declared a national holiday to honor the Prophet Muhammad and encourage peaceful protest. But violence quickly escalated, the brunt fueled by anti-American sentiment over continued U.S. drone strikes and an anti-Islam film that defamed the Muslim prophet.
Sep 03

By Tom LeGro
Protestors provoked by a raft of issues marched through Charlotte, N.C., under the watchful eye of hundreds of police officers. The marchers chanted, sang and carried signs deploring the bailout of failing banks, immigration policies of the United States, bankers'…
Aug 27

By Tom LeGro
About 200 protestors gathered in a Tampa, Fla., park Monday and marched through the city's streets toward the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention. They were matched by a sizable police presence, and inclement weather triggered led to a…
2012 Republican Convention Convenes but Shuffles Schedule Due to Storm…
Tens of thousands of protesters marched Tuesday through Moscow to demonstrate their discontent with newly installed Russian President Vladimir Putin. Margaret Warner discusses the protests and a Kremlin crackdown with Adrian Karatnycky of the Atlantic Council and Edward Lozansky of…
Supreme Court Considers Health Reform Day 1 Recap: Jurisdiction, Tax Questions…
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